Mr Vikas Kapoor

I am a spinal surgeon with over 35 years of medical experience and more than 20 years as a consultant in the North West. Throughout my career, I have treated a wide range of spinal conditions and developed a reputation for providing careful, considered treatment tailored to each individual patient. Many healthcare professionals, including surgeons and physicians, have trusted me with their own spinal care, which reflects the confidence placed in my clinical judgement and surgical expertise.

My approach to spinal care is centred around finding the right treatment for you. I believe surgery should only be considered when other appropriate options have been explored. In many cases, patients can achieve very good results through non-surgical treatments such as physiotherapy, pain management or other specialist support. When surgery is needed, I focus on using precise, minimally invasive techniques wherever possible to support recovery and reduce disruption to everyday life.

I have particular expertise in minimally invasive spinal surgery, including microdiscectomy procedures and treatments for spinal stenosis such as the X-stop interspinous device. I also specialise in vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty for spinal fractures, as well as the treatment of lower back pain, nerve root compression and spinal conditions requiring injections or surgical intervention. 

My training included working with leading neurosurgical and orthopaedic specialists across the UK, giving me broad experience in both traditional and modern spinal techniques. This background allows me to manage a full spectrum of spinal disorders, from cervical spine problems affecting the neck through to more complex sacrococcygeal conditions. 

Over more than two decades as a consultant, I have performed thousands of spinal procedures and continue to refine techniques that aim to improve recovery and patient quality of life. My focus on minimally invasive, or “keyhole”, surgery can help reduce post-operative discomfort and support a faster recovery compared with traditional open surgery.

I am the most senior spinal surgeon and clinical lead at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, where I have helped develop a comprehensive spinal service for patients across the region. I am also involved in the MCh clinical training programme, which allows me to remain engaged with developing treatments and advances in spinal care. 

Alongside my clinical work, I regularly train surgeons from across Europe, the Americas and Asia in advanced spinal techniques. I have also served as President of the Manchester Medical Society Surgical Division and continue to manage complex spinal cases referred by colleagues throughout the North West.

My aim is always to help you return to the activities and lifestyle that matter most to you. Whether your treatment involves conservative management or surgery, I will work with you to develop a treatment plan based on your condition, your goals and your individual needs.